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Course options

  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Introduction:

This Molecular Microbiology Masters course is particularly relevant if you:

are a recently qualified undergraduate and are looking for the professional skills needed to obtain a job in a bioscience company

are working in an organisation and want a Masters-level qualification to give you a competitive edge

require the skills and experience needed to study for a research degree

are an international student who would like to study abroad

would like the chance for extended research work in the lab of an experienced research academic

want to use cutting-edge

  • facilities
  • to develop your own learning and research.

    Careers and employability

    The vast majority of students from this Molecular Microbiology postgraduate degree progress onto relevant employment within their chosen field or study for a PhD. This is because they are able to develop extensive knowledge of their subject area as well as vital research skills. This knowledge is further enhanced by the research project which students can develop in their area of interest.

    Skills portfolio

    You will gather together relevant practical skills throughout laboratory classes producing a training record. This can be presented to potential employers as proof of competence in a laboratory setting. It also provides you with experience of managing what is essentially a personal development portfolio, which is now a standard tool for monitoring progression and performance in a scientific career as well as out in the sector.

    Employability Team

    The University's award-winning Employability Team has an enviable reputation for helping our graduates find employment and offers individual consultations. Sessions are available to all students at NTU on CV writing and interview technique. Visit our

  • Employability pages
  • to find out more about the services they offer.

    Although this course does not offer a formal placement, it is vocationally focused and benefits from strong links with industry.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 19,850per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham Trent University

    • University League Table

      46th

    • Campus address

      Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

    NTU is a truly international community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. Based in Nottingham – a welcoming and diverse student city in the UK.
    Friendly and experienced regional teams offer expert advice to international students and families – meet in country or online.
    Support with meeting entry requirements – preparation courses for bachelor's and master's, academic English and study skills, all on NTU City Campus.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      49th out of 91 6

    • Entry standards

      / Max 218
      126 58%

      50th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      63.0 63%

      76th

      2
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 5
      3.24 81%

      14th

      11

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